MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,845 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING WORN
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY & WORN
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND INSIDE FACES RUSTY
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INSIDE EDGES AND WORN
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 146?
Based on 35,522 MOT tests across 5,725 vehicles.
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R148 TBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 85,079 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 146 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R148 TBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Alfa Romeo 146 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R148 TBU registered?
R148 TBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R148 TBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R148 TBU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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